Blue Yonder is proud to announce its position as a Leader in the 2025 Nucleus Research Transportation Management Systems (TMS) Value Matrix. This prominent placement validates our commitment to providing best-in-class solutions that navigate transportation complexity and deliver substantial, quantifiable returns on investment for our global customers.
The report provides an in-depth analysis of the current TMS market, assessing major technology vendors. Our placement as a Leader highlights our positive momentum on both the “Better Functionality” and “Greater Usability” axes of the Value Matrix assessment. We are positioned furthest to the right for functionality and closest to the top for usability. Blue Yonder is also a Leader in multiple Nucleus Research Value Matrix reports, which include Supply Chain Planning, Warehouse Management System, Control Towers, and Workforce Management.
Key market shifts reshaping transportation management
The 2025 Value Matrix reflects a dynamic and maturing market where shippers are urgently seeking digital-first strategies to combat persistent volatility caused by tariffs, labor shortages, and rising costs. Nucleus Research identifies three major trends dominating vendor investment and buyer priorities: the widespread adoption of artificial intelligence and automation for execution, the prioritization of sustainability coupled with multimodal optimization, and the need for a unified and connected platform to proactively address challenges.
The evolution of AI and Blue Yonder’s optimization strengths
AI innovation and adoption in TMS is advancing rapidly, shifting from data visualization to transforming how transportation teams can optimize and execute. Blue Yonder is leading this evolution with its SADA (See, Analyze, Decide, Act) loop, by empowering its Logistics Ops agent to create a stronger bridge between the mathematics and parameters deployed by technical teammates and the business. By directly leveraging our advanced transportation optimization algorithm, the agent dynamically identifies optimal backhaul and route options in real time, working with users to adapt and execute conditions change. This ensures not only smarter decisions but creates a much-needed partner that can match the fluidity of the supply chain, enhancing logistics efficiency to change.
Sustainability, multimodal optimization, and holistic reporting
Sustainability requirements are expanding, driven by both regulatory demands and corporate strategies, pushing transportation to align with ambitious environmental goals. To meet these needs, our TMS integrates sustainability considerations early in the planning process, embedding carbon-aware objectives directly into optimization algorithms. This enables users to achieve the best balance of service, cost, and sustainability. Furthermore, our TMS connects seamlessly with the broader supply chain through deep platform integration, offering a unified, holistic view of environmental impact and compliance. This interoperability ensures sustainability is prioritized across all supply chain operations, supporting smarter, greener decision-making at every step.
Empowering transportation teams with a unified, connected platform
With ongoing challenges like market volatility, labor shortages, rising costs, and increasing complexity across global supply chains, companies need smarter ways to stay connected and agile.
Blue Yonder’s Transportation Management solutions integrate seamlessly with the Blue Yonder Network, forming a connected, multi-enterprise platform for efficient data sharing and collaboration. This integration streamlines carrier collaboration, appointment scheduling, real-time visibility (including telematics), and inbound shipment optimization, ensuring smooth, coordinated operations.
With a unified source of truth through distributed master data management, customers benefit from simplified carrier onboarding and consistent, reliable information across all channels including EDI, API, portal, and mobile. As a result, transportation teams can quickly resolve disruptions, make smarter decisions, and strengthen supply chain connectivity.
Driving innovation and leadership in transportation management
Our continued recognition as a Leader in the Nucleus Research TMS Value Matrix underscores our unwavering commitment to innovation and customer success. By advancing AI-driven automation, sustainability-focused optimization, and seamless orchestration of planning and execution, we empower businesses to navigate complexity with confidence, speed, and precision. As the transportation landscape evolves, Blue Yonder remains dedicated to delivering transformative solutions that drive resilience, efficiency, and measurable value for our global customers.
Read the full Nucleus Research 2025 Transportation Management Systems Value Matrix.
Do you want to pave the way for modern transportation that seamlessly responds to change, quickly recovers from the unexpected, and capitalizes on your supply chain network? Visit our website or contact us today to understand how the Blue Yonder TMS can help you achieve your strategic business goals.
